Data & AI Strategy: Creating your roadmap to intelligent growth

Partner with us to design a clear, actionable blueprint that boosts efficiency, sparks innovation and converts strategic business goals into AI objectives.

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    Transforming business goals into tangible Data & AI results

    In an age of Big Data, AI, and Generative AI, it’s easy to feel you’re missing out on the latest breakthroughs. A strategy is crucial—not as a set of glossy slides, but as a practical compass that guides your organisation towards being data- and AI-driven, helping you achieve your strategic goals.

    Partnering with AE to develop your Data & AI Strategy starts with aligning to your business objectives and bringing together stakeholders and Data & AI teams to foster a pragmatic product mindset.

    We focus on building capabilities throughout the journey and provide a clear roadmap—across people, business, and technology—showing where to begin and how to evolve. This ensures your strategy delivers true value now and positions you to seize new opportunities in the future.

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    Do these challenges sound familiar?

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    Data & AI hype: business turns to IT/Data for answers

    As the GenAI hype grows, businesses rely on IT, Data, and AI teams not only for insights but also to implement effective solutions.

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    Data/AI teams struggle to manage expectations

    Data & AI teams face challenges in managing business expectations and clearly showcasing the value they deliver.

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    It's challenging to convince leadership to invest (extra) in Data & AI.

    Convincing leadership to invest more in Data & AI—and aligning these investments with business goals—remains a significant challenge.

    How we help

    Turn data into results: start small, align strategy, and refine your journey with expert guidance

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    We pragmatically embed a strategy within your organisation

    Step by step, we guide you through the process. We start by inspiring you with the potential of a well-crafted strategy, then advise you on how to begin and achieve each milestone. Finally, we collaborate with you to create a Data & AI Strategy that delivers success.

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    Involving Business as a strategic partner

    You cannot make a good Data & AI Strategy without involving business. This is what we have been doing for 25 years: to find that magic connection between people, business & technology.

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    A plan & approach to become data & AI driven

    With your strategy in hand, you'll gain a clear vision for both short- and long-term data and AI initiatives—crafted to bridge the gap between business and IT by fostering a shared language and purpose.

     

    What’s in it for you?

    Starting your journey can mean starting with one business case, building a strategy or assessing your journey so far. 

    Customer-centric data governance

    Every organisation already governs data in one way or another. This is our starting point. Put the consumer in the center and work incrementally and iteratively. 

    People, business & technology are aligned

    Data & AI strategies will only work when all 3 pillars; people, business & technology are accounted for. Our approach starts with business goals and builds Data & AI capabilities along the way.

    A roadmap that delivers value from day one

    While we appreciate a good slide deck, it's only a means to an end. We work with you to co-create a tailored roadmap that you can put into action from the very next day, perfectly suited to your current needs.

    Why AE? What makes us different?

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    We’ve been building digital applications for over 25 years

    Whether we talk about digital or data products, there are best practices in place. Our experience in software architecture and engineering proves its value in doing the same for the Data & AI space.

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    We deliver end-to-end solutions driven by your business goals

    In all aspects of Envision, Enable and Realize, we bring a value-first mindset. From understanding the need up to measuring the impact, we get energy of delivering positive change.

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    The digital world revolves around people

    Building bridges between business and IT is what AE is known for. Engaging people in this journey is a crucial part. AE includes the correct amount of change management & knowledge transfer in every project.

    Our tech stack

    We’re an independent IT service provider who can work with most platforms, solutions and services. But we do have extensive experience with some of the biggest names in the business. 

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    How we work

    With over 400 consultants, we have a lot of expertise on offer, spread over many domains.

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    Application development

    Leave the development of your digital solutions in the capable hands of our digital studio. 

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    Digital strategy

    Navigate the complexities of the business landscape with insightful guidance to you optimise your digital strategy.

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    Inspiration

    Fuel your business with creativity and innovation by getting external insights and fresh and inspirational ideas.

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    IT Consultancy

    Gain strategic insights and lean on the technical expertise of our experts to optimise your technology investments.

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    IT team extension

    Enhance your IT capabilities with a team of our skilled professionals to complement your in-house talent.

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    Managed services

    Experience peace of mind while we manage and secure all aspects of your IT infrastructure.

     

    Enough about us,
    let’s talk about you

    Have questions or need support? At AE, we are committed to helping you achieve success in the digital landscape.
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    Kevin Stobbelaar
    Director Data & AI

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